Headline from Beijing-based
Global Times
"Pilots flying into Beijing from China's busiest provincial airports will all have to have upgraded qualifications that allow them to land in severe smoggy conditions, known as a "blind landing," from January 1. Zhao Yao, a pilot for Air China, told the Global Times that "blind landing" means being able to land when bad weather compromises the pilot's vision. It means landing with the help of equipment on land and in the aircraft. A beacon is sent from the landing airport to guide the aircraft to follow the correct flight path," he said."
Can anyone explain what this actually means? Are Chinese commercial pilots not Instrument rated?